EFOY 1600 User Manual page 54

Printing date 15.11.2007
Trade name: METHANOL
5 Fire-fighting measures
- Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
- Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
Can form explosive gas-air mixtures.
Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
- Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases.
- Additional information
Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.
6 Accidental release measures
- Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Keep away from ignition sources.
- Measures for environmental protection:
Prevent seepage into sewage system, workpits and cellars.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
- Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose of the material collected according to regulations.
- Additional information: Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.
7 Handling and storage
- Handling:
- Information for safe handling:
Keep receptacles tightly sealed.
Ensure good interior ventilation, especially at floor level. (Fumes are heavier than air).
- Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
- Storage:
- Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Store in a cool location.
Store only in the original receptacle.
- Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from foodstuffs.
- Further information about storage conditions:
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.
Store under lock and key and out of the reach of children.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8 Exposure controls/personal protection
- Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
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